County public library and the paper mill lounge will hold a silent book club. The collection of the library contains 511,858 volumes. Click on the images below to learn more about each group, including their upcoming titles. Search the library catalog on facebook or on your mobile phone. Library facilities are closed until further notice and all programs, events and. Online book club greensboro public library maintains a collection of book club sets that can be checked out by area book clubs. A monthly literary reading group at scuppernong books in greensboro, nc, focused on new, smart, well.
This group is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Contact beth sheffield to ask about this collection here are the guidelines for requesting a set of books. Before we were yours by lisa wingate, little fires everywhere by celeste ng, eleanor oliphant is completely fine by gail. Find groups in greensboro, north carolina about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. The greene county library system board of trustees will have a called meeting on monday, january 27, 2020, at 10. Search our library collections using the red box above. Below is a selection of the many reading groups and book discussions. Summer reading club is open to anyone with a library card adults, teens and children. Greensboro public library maintains a collection of book club sets that can be checked out by area book clubs. The dc public library offers a variety of book clubs for residents to gather and discuss their love of books.
Phyllis larrabee has been a resident of greensboro but now lives in montpelier. Greensboro public library is using eventbrite to organize 2 upcoming events. African american book discussion group greensboro library, nc. The central library is located in the heart of the cultural district, between the greensboro historical museum and the cultural center, directly across from the greensboro childrens museum. If a group of you would like to get together, please use the comments to coordinate. She was also involved in the friends of the library, numerous book clubs, opera groups, bridge clubs, and garden clubs including flower arranging for the residents of hospice. In case you dont know, steve lopezs the soloist, the story of a homeless, african american man of prodigious musical talent but beset by schizophrenia, is greensboro public librarys one city, one book choice this year. The library serves a population of 395,174 residents. Greensboro library system greensboro library system. After more than 180 years were still finding new ways to grow stronger and help students do the same. The sets generally contain 1015 books and can be checked out for four to six weeks, depending upon availability. Book talk time for schoolage children who can read. The library offers fiction and nonfiction book clubs. Please note that sometimes book club events are canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Telling the story of a young blind mans journey through a world of auditory intensity, sendker renews ones faith in the possibility of real, passionate, and pure love. Unique and inviting book discussions are taking place at a library branch. Travel around the world with us as we read novels with international authors. Join the book guru virtual book club and invite your friends to participate with you. Literary festivals, library facilities enhanced by new technologies, a public art program, and improved book and materials collections are a few of the ways in which private donations raised by the greensboro public library foundation help the library offer a world of possibilities to all. As a favorite virtual and physical destination, the greensburg hempfield area library ghal inspires collaboration, change, creativity, and curiosity by preserving local history and serving the community. The friends of the guilford free library proudly announce a new initiative, the books for book clubs collection. Finding the right book for your book club to read isnt as daunting as it may seem at first. Library customers have access to more than 100 computers, including a computer lab with 12 workstations and free computer training.
Phyllis has also produced radio programs and her plays and has led writing. Join us as we discuss janphillipp sendkers, the art of hearing heartbeats. Book discussion groups at your neighborhood library the. Inspired by her fathers inability to read and write dolly started her imagination library in 1995 for the. From here you can easily select and reserve the title your book club is interested in reading, and it will be sent to your chosen library for your book. The rockingham county library will open a summer childrens program and reading club this month at area branch libraries. Book clubs welcome a range of age groups and interests.
Where the crawdads sing on jul 12, 2019 in greensboro, nc at kathleen clay edwards branch library. Find 28 listings related to greensboro public library in greensboro on. Manga, anime, and graphic novel book club greensboro library. Over the two festivals todate, 177 authors have graced greensboro, including nikki giovanni, zadie smith, daniel pink, ani difranco, pulitzer andor national book award finalists carmen maria macado, kevin powers, and rebecca makkai, as well as. Hale countygreensboro library located in greensboro, alabama. Library facilities are closed until further notice and all programs, events and meeting room bookings are canceled through april 30. Greensboro public library 2020 all you need to know. Monday morning forum meets weekly september through may on mondays at 10. Library officesfacilities operating hours will be 10 am to 3 pm march 1620 due to covid19 concerns.
Hale countygreensboro library greensboro, alabama library. She has published many collections of poetry, 22 of which are in the kellogghubbard library in montpelier. Books may be borrowed individually, or in multiplesfor your book club or for reading on your own. Part of the librarys mission is to provide opportunities for personal success in reading and learning for everyone. Whether youre a morning person or a wine connoisseur, theres a book club thats right for you. Featured books are published by united for libraries corporate friends, and selected by staff. The best place to start is the book club collection in the library catalogue. Search the library catalog by selecting your desired index, input your term and select the go button. You bring what you are currently reading in whatever format that might be. She won an award for her poetry from the vermont academy of arts and sciences. Sets of books are available for your book club to check out for a special lending period. You dont have to sign up for a book club to attend one everyone is welcome. Dolly partons imagination library usa, uk, ie, ca, au. The library is a great resource for either finding a book club to join, or for help in running your own.
Each kit includes 10 copies of a book for use by your club, biographical notes on the author, sample discussion questions and tips for a successful book discussion. Help the university of north carolina at greensboro uncg. The jackson library currently faces some challenges in capacity and technology and we need your help. African american book discussion group meets the third saturday of each month at 2 pm.
The library kicked off its one city, one book events on wednesday, and there are plenty more to come. Some people like to sit in just to get a feel for the group. Please check the calendar to make sure an event is scheduled on the date you wish to attend. The science fiction book club has been meeting monthly at scuppernong books for over two years on the third tuesday of the month at 7 pm. Greensboro college empowers students to define their individual paths toward a life of fulfillment, achievement and impact.
Such meeting will be held at the greene county library located at 610 south main street, greensboro, ga 30642. The africanamerican book discussion group meets on the third saturday of each month at 2. One city, one book events greensboro public library. This library is affiliated with greensboro library system. An illustrated walk down the yellow brick road 2005, which library journal calls an essential read for anyone interested in munchkin lore and the wizard of oz. Central library call 3363733617 for more information. Greensboro public library has raabes memoir, memories of a munchkin. The manga, anime, and graphic novel club meets the second saturday of each month at 2 pm, and is open to everyone age 14 and up. This search box is available on most university libraries pages for maximum convenience. This library is affiliated with greensboro free library. Book club choices are featured in the united for libraries newsletter, the voice, which is sent to united for libraries members. The 100yearold man who climbed out the window and disappeared book club set jonas jonasson. Covid19 advisory for the health and safety of meetup communities, were advising that all events be hosted online in the coming weeks.
Forum with our exclusive tour guide before meeting our art docent who will engage your kids with sketching and painting with natural inks just like the ancient romans used. Glenwood library, 1901 west florida street, greensboro, nc, 27403 are you in search of a new genre or a new adventure. Unique and inviting book discussions are taking place at a library branch near you or online. Book groups are hosted at libraries throughout the city and facilitated by new york public library staff. Walter clinton jackson library 320 college avenue greensboro nc 274120001. Group member peter delaney assembled this list of the clubs favorite books, listed here in chronological order. Library facilities remain open to the public but all programs, events and meeting room bookings are canceled through april 15. Browse book selection suggestions, questions to ask to help jumpstart conversation and. The collection of the library contains 18,235 volumes. Greensboro public library branches central library. Dolly partons imagination library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to age five in participating communities within the united states, united kingdom, canada, australia and republic of ireland. Participate in our online book club through dear reader or for fun join our goodreads group for reading challenges and fun book discussions.
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